Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
INTERNSHIPS
LEADERSHIP
VOLUNTEERING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
FIELDWORK EDUCATION
Timeline
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Kaitlin Freeman

Bartlett

Summary

Professional with expertise in supporting patients through tailored therapy plans. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving in clinical settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Development Specialist/Nanny

Independent
06.2022 - Current
  • Supported two families with infants in Milwaukee on a full-time basis.
  • Assisted three families in St. Louis part-time, providing essential childcare services.
  • Facilitated speech and language development through music and sign language activities.
  • Promoted fine motor skills and play participation to enhance child development.
  • Guided participation in activities of daily living for improved independence.

Project Management Intern

Aldridge Electric
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked with recognized leaders in complex infrastructure projects at a state-of-the-art data center, managing projects that provided power and communications for cloud storage for one of the world's top tech companies.
  • Job responsibilities included communication between staff, assisting in quantity take-offs, using Bluebeam, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in compliance with corporate safety standards and procedures, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations to promote occupational health and safe occupational engagement.

Patient Care Technician

Columbia Saint Mary’s Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Provided direct patient care in Step-down ICU, monitoring and documenting vital signs of 12 patients per shift.
  • Supported 5-7 nurses and doctors in managing patient needs during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including nurses, physicians, and therapists to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort.
  • Facilitated bed and functional mobility for patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.

Office of Employer Relations Assistant

Marquette University
10.2018 - 05.2021
  • Work 8-12 hours per week supporting data management, project execution, and customer service. Job responsibilities included managing job postings, assisting with employer engagement initiatives, and regularly communicating with students and alumni to promote career programs and connect them with valuable opportunities.
  • Strengthened skills in administrative efficiency, interpersonal communication, client advocacy, and creative problem solving.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lexington of Streamwood
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provided skilled nursing, respite care, and short-term rehabilitation to residents.
  • Assisted residents with dementia and hospice needs in daily living activities.
  • Facilitated dressing, bathing, and feeding for residents requiring support.
  • Collaborated with care team to enhance overall resident well-being.

S.A.F.E. Summer Camp Assistant

School District U-46
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Worked on a staff team providing supervised activities for children in the summer with well-trained teachers and assistants. Supervised 15-20 children ages 4-12.
  • Organized delivery of structured educational activities, games, art projects, and field trips, along with assisting in gym, outdoor play, and swim outings to encourage play participation and occupational engagement.

Education

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program -

Washington University in St. Louis
08-2026

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, Minor in Health Studies

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
05.2021

Skills

  • Research design and dissemination
  • Clinical research expertise
  • Program development and implementation
  • Guest lecture facilitation
  • Data collection and survey design
  • Client-centered care
  • Compassionate communication

Certification

  • CNA Certification in Illinois (2018–2020)
  • CNA Certification Wisconsin (2020–2024)
  • CPR and Basic Life Support
  • MoCA Certification
  • SPSS Proficiency
  • EPIC Training

Awards

Bachelor of Science Cum Laude, Dean's List (6 Semester Terms)-Marquette University

INTERNSHIPS

Aldridge Electric Project Management Internship (Summer 2023): Gained skills related to construction, engineering, team building, project safety, and estimating.

LEADERSHIP

  • WUSOTA Treasurer (March 2024-May 2025)
  • WUCOTAD Administrative Officer (March 2024-May 2025)
  • WUSOTA AOTF Committee Co-Chair (October 2023-March 2024)
  • Marquette Club Softball Vice President (April 2020-April 2021)

VOLUNTEERING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • GHSP Ramp Build
  • M.A.R.D.I. G.R.A.S (Jan 2020-May 2021) (Making a Difference In Gulf Regions and Surrounding Areas)—New Orleans, LA and Panama City Beach, FL
  • Global Brigades Public Health—Panama (January 2020)

FIELDWORK EDUCATION

  • Fieldwork IA: Gateway Housing Service Project
  • Fieldwork IB: Early Childhood Center at the J in Chesterfield
  • Fieldwork IC: St. Patrick’s Center Shamrock Club

Timeline

Project Management Intern

Aldridge Electric
06.2023 - 08.2023

Pediatric Development Specialist/Nanny

Independent
06.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Columbia Saint Mary’s Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lexington of Streamwood
06.2019 - 08.2019

Office of Employer Relations Assistant

Marquette University
10.2018 - 05.2021

S.A.F.E. Summer Camp Assistant

School District U-46
06.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, Minor in Health Studies

Marquette University

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program -

Washington University in St. Louis
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